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Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these easy-to-make Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mint chocolate chips optional, for extra mint flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the sugar mixture, mixing well until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until no flour streaks remain.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, then remove from the oven.
Cooling
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to help cookies maintain their shape. Experiment with extracts for different mint flavor balances. Watch baking time to prevent over-baking.